Union minister Giriraj Singh often in the headlines for his controversial remarks surprised many on Tuesday when he said that he may consider retiring from politics when the second term of the Narendra Modi government ends in 2023. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second innings is also the last innings of […]
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Mumbai building collapse: 11-year-old rescued after staircase collapse in Khar west
An 11-year-old girl who was trapped after a five-storey residential building collapsed in western suburban region of Khar in Mumbai on Tuesday has been rescued after an operation of over two hours. She has been sent to a nearby hospital Officials said the incident took place around 1 pm when […]
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PMC Bank: What it means for account holders
The Reserve Bank of India imposed a number of restrictions on the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC Bank) on Tuesday, leading to chaotic scenes outside most of its branches in Mumbai. The regulatory restrictions imposed on the bank will be in place for the next six months with effect from September […]
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A master in surveillance, Rajeev Kumar can’t be tracked down easily, say Kolkata cops
For the first time in its history, Kolkata is watching a team of detectives visiting hotels, resorts and government offices to track down Rajeev Kumar, a former commissioner of the city police. As the unique manhunt entered its twelfth day on Tuesday, some officers whom 53-year-old Rajeev Kumar led till a few months […]
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Private helicopter crashes during take-off from Kedarnath helipad, all passengers safe
A helicopter, carrying six passengers, crashed on Monday morning during take-off from Kedarnath helipad in Uttarakhand. However, all the passengers are safe. The incident took place at 11.23 am. The helicopter belongs to a private helicopter company, UTair India. However, the helicopter suffered major damages in its rear part.
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Six die after consuming spurious liquor in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun
Dehradun: Six people died on Friday after consuming spurious liquor in Pathariya Peer area of Kotwali police station area. The police is currently carrying out investigations.
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Health care for all by 2030: India at UNGA
World leaders adopted a high-level United Nations Political Declaration on universal health coverage (UHC) at the opening plenary of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) high-level week that began on Monday. It is the most comprehensive set of health commitments ever adopted. Countries, including India, made a financial and political commitment […]
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ICAI Protest: CA aspirants stage protest outside ICAI headquarters
Several Chartered Accountant aspirants and the candidates who had appeared for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India exams protested against the ICAI on Monday, alleging errors in the evaluation of papers. Right after the protest was staged outside the ICAI’s headquarters, #dearICAIpleasechange began trending on Twitter. The protest was […]
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Osmania University revaluation, UG result declared, here’s how to check
Osmania University has declared the revaluation results for various undergraduate exams that was conducted for various semesters. Candidates can check their results online at osmaia.ac.in. Osmania University has declared the revaluation results for BA, BCom, BBA, BSC semester 1 to 5. Candidates will have to key in their roll number/ […]
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UPSC question controversy: Congress hits out at question on secularism in civil services examUPSC question controversy: Congress hits out at question on secularism in civil services exam
A question in the civil services exam on what the challenges are to cultural pratices in the name of secularism has riled Congress, which on Monday lashed out at the UPSC, saying it was “the new casualty of the RSS agenda of instilling venom into democratic institutions.’ This question appeared […]
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Doctors graduating from govt medical colleges in UP will have to work in villages: Adityanath
Doctors graduating from government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh with an MBBS degree will have to work in villages for two years unless they go for higher studies, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Those pursuing MD and MS will have to work in rural areas for a year, […]
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Hold on for PM Narendra Modi’s meet, says India on Trump’s Pakistan mediation remark
As US President Donald Trump again spoke about his willingness to mediate between India and Pakistan, India on Tuesday asserted that New Delhi’s position on third party mediation was well known and had been underlined in the past. “Well, I think there is a meeting tomorrow between the Prime Minister […]
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Apple Watch Series 5 vs Watch Series 3: Here’s what the latest smartwatch offers
Apple Watch Series 5 is set to go on sale in India later this month. The latest smartwatch comes with a number of new smart features such as Always On Retina display, better battery life and faster processor. Apple Watch Series 5 will be available in India at a starting […]
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Google Play Pass starts rolling out in select markets, takes on Apple Arcade
Google is offering a new subscription service for apps and games on Android devices days after Apple launched a similar service. Google Play Pass will cost $5 a month and give subscribers access to 350 games and apps. It will cost $2 a month for the first year in an introductory […]
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WhatsApp’s Status tab gets a big update: Here’s how you can use it
WhatsApp is now making it easier for users to share their Status stories to Facebook. Part of the beta version for weeks, the feature is now rolling out to Android users. Here’s how you can directly share your WhatsApp Status to Facebook. To begin, download the latest WhatsApp version on your smartphone. […]